Business

Earlier this spring, we learned from businesses like Panasonic and Burns & McDonnell about the electric vehicle (EV) industry and its impact on infrastructure, global supply chains, and industrial development.
Major change is underway for the historic West Bottoms in Kansas City, with projects planned over the next several years.
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream’s new owner has goals to add more stores and increase distribution, according to an announcement from the company.
There’s a real-life cargo plane perched on top of The Roasterie’s factory cafe. Here’s when, how, and why it ended up there.
This is the story of how a poor roaster in a Brookside basement became The Roasterie, and ultimately a global influence in specialty coffee.
Here’s the story about how one couple started a company out of their kitchen and ended up taking the gourmet chocolate industry by storm.
Philip Thompson took over as Q39’s head chef in the beginning of 2022, following the long, award-winning legacy of founding chef Rob Magee.
Kansas Citians, put your records on.
Was it real chocolate? Yes. Was it a functional box made out of cardboard? Yes. Did it smell scrumptious? Oh yeah.
New additions include a 40-seat patio and a few artistic choices we loved. We went to check out the ribbon cutting over a cup of coffee.
Get your garden on at these local nurseries.
Here’s the story of how a local company grew to a global enterprise — and ultimately used its success to give back to the community.
These grocery stores offer international products that you can’t find anywhere else.
Nosh on a delicious soft pretzel — complete with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces — at one of these eateries in Kansas City.
The two recently approved projects will add more residents and nightlife to the River Market and Berkley Riverfront.
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
We’ll paint you a picture so you can conceptualize this annual celebration.
On top of upcoming city-changing events, business and development leaders pointed to these signs.
Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
This Main Street mogul is serving up a new kind of dining experience for Kansas Citians.
The space accommodates 280 guest with in-house catering from the Chef Collective.
What would you like to see in these open spaces?
Move over coffee — we’ve got the tea.
As KC continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
There’s a new kind of craft beverage fermenting in the Kansas City, and it’s the apple of our eye.
Make your reservations on the KCRW website or in the app.
Here’s how to ensure your presents will make it on time... without Santa’s help.
Creating opportunities for minority owned businesses.
Try practicing “radical generosity” with the local nonprofit community.
Plus a fun fact (or two).
Good tidings + even better holiday shopping.
Good news for Kansas City.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.